Photographer's Note

Wat Rong Khun or the White Temple is located on the outskirts of Chiang Rai, the northernmost city in Thailand. Still under construction it is remarkable for its radiant white color and the sparking reflections that originate from mirrored glass mosaics embedded in the white plaster used in the building process.

The temple is the brainchild of Chalermchai Kositpipat, one of Thailand’s most renowned artists, who wanted to build a temple all in white to signify the purity of Lord Buddha. The artist continues to work on the design.

The construction of the White Temple is Khun Chalemchai’s master work, which he refers to as an offering to Lord Buddha and his beloved country. Started in 1997, the temple complex is still much a work in progress and is not expected to be completed for another seventy years. Arrangements have already been made for construction to continue in the event of Mr Kositpipat's death.

Much of the above is taken from an article on the Thaizer Thailand Travel Guide web site. The complete article can be accessed by clicking here.

Hi Stephen
a fascinating image and a worthy sentiment. Not that I am averse to a tipple now and then, well more now, now, now and perhaps then! It is certainly colourful and a beautifully detailed image and looks like a magnificent setting.

Hello Stephen,now that`s very well spotted,you don`t have to agree with the sentiment but it certainly makes a very striking photograph!
This has got to be one of the more memorable holiday shots.
Best regards Les.

Hi Stephen,
A fascinating subject here, and the whiskey is placed in great prominence in the scene, against that fine gold background. The detail of the carving of the demons is extremely impressive, and I really love the script on the sign underneath. Excellent composition.
Cheers
Noel

That is a timely reminder for Thais not to spend all the income on buzz, however some of the low income earners do it every month. Beer is not the main culprit it is the Mekong whisky. Good presentation well done

In Vientiane there are almost no snatch thieves. However you are right, the net profit of the sale of these bananas should cover the cooked food he will have to buy for himself and his family

hehehehe, I thought my old nanna had risen from the grave to give one of her Scottish temperance lectures. But no, looking closely at your photo, I see the culprit :) A beautiful photo of this temple, wonderful colours and intriguing details. The depth is superb, the image looking almost three dimensional to me. And the colour saturation is both natural and very pleasing to the eye. Thanks for sharing, have a lovely day.